Blog posts
World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20th. It is dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and bone disease.
World Mental Health Day
The 10th October is World Mental Health Day. The disruption and upset caused by the global pandemic to many people’s lives means that being aware of our mental health and...
Winter Protection from Vitamins D and K
Why are Vitamin D and K important? People deficient in both vitamin D and K are at an increased risk of death from all causes compared with those with adequate...
Think Zinc for Health
Zinc is an essential trace element that is needed for the development and growth of all organisms. Here we’ll look at the vital role that zinc plays in immune health,...
Protein, Appetite and Weight Loss
Protein is a vital nutrient that has many critical roles in the body. The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. There are 22 amino acids used in the human...
Optimising the Immune System
There is increasing evidence that being in a good state of health is one of best ways to protect yourself from succumbing to a severe COVID-19 infection and many other...
Spotlight On Vitamin B Complex
B vitamins are a group of water-soluble nutrients that play an important role in many aspects of body function. Although each B vitamin has its own unique functions, they also...
Staying Healthy in Lockdown and Beyond
In these strange and worrying times it’s important to look after all aspects of health. If we are healthy in mind, body and spirit we’ll be better prepared for whatever...